Penfold's Bin 707 is arguably one of the greatest cabernet sauvignon wines in the world.  Along with Penfold's Grange, it is also one of Australia's most expensive, longest lived, most highly rated cabernets.  But buyer beware of the sticker shock with this one:  roughly 70-80 dollars per bottle.

I would not recommend anyone drink this wine yet.  It has yet to reach full maturity, and probably won't for another 5 years.  Nevertheless, a taste now clearly gives a strong preview of coming attractions.  This is a big bold wine.  How bold?  How about a kangaroo in your glass kicking you on the kisser.  Huge new world full fruit bouquet, layer after layer of mixed berry fruit on the palate, well integrated acidity, but the tannin here still needs taming.  There is more than enough fruit in this bottle to wait out the softening of the tannin, and patience will clearly be rewarded.  The wine is still quite enjoyable now, but to drink it now is, in my opinion, relative infanticide.

The wine merits only 3.75 stars if consumed now, and will be enjoyed only by those who like big strong tannic reds.  The wine will rise to the 4.25-4.5 range over the next few years after the tannins start to fade.  Hold on to that kangaroo, don't let go, and bring it back home in a few years.  Trust me, you'll be glad you did.

 

What did you think of this article?

Liked
Disliked
No Opinion